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Irish Dance at the Thatched Cottage
Galway City, Co. Galway
Family friendly
Free car parking
Experience Irish dance the way it was shared in the past. Irish Dance at the Thatched Cottage in Galway City, on the Wild Atlantic Way, offers a one off dance class aimed at visitors to Galway. Taught by an experienced tutor and dance scholar with years of experience in teaching Irish dance.

During the hour long class, visitors will learn a few basic steps and moves from sean-nós and Irish step dancing as well as learning a bit about the history of traditional Irish dancing and music. The class starts with a short tour in the thatched cottage and continues on to the dancing.

First, you will learn and practice the steps without the music which is then added in afterward. Towards the end, there is an opportunity to record all the fun of the experience. Recording the steps learned during the class is also allowed. Discuss any mysteries or questions relating to the Irish music and dancing world at the end of the class.

Contact details
Fairhill Rd Upper, The Claddagh, Galway, H91 AY80, Ireland
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